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Grenier defends Rite Aid robber fined, county commission will serve no jail time BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN – Coos County Commissioner Paul Grenier defended the commissioners’ proposed 2012 county budget and charged some members of the county delegation want to unfairly blame the commission for the projected increase in the budget. Grenier said the blame more fairly rests with the state legislature which he said has downshifted costs from the state to the

counties. “The state is balancing its budget on the backs of the ten counties’ taxpayers,” he said. The commission has put forward a final budget proposal of $31,683,135, up $784,820 or 2.5 percent over the 2011 budget. Grenier said if you subtract federal fund appropriations, mostly grants which are totally offset by revenue, the increase drops to $377,310 or 1.2 percent. The see GRENIER page 9

BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

LANCASTER — A man who stole prescription drugs from the Rite Aid in Berlin last July will serve no jail time. Shawn Labonville, 42, of Colebrook, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of theft and was sentenced in Coos Superior Court on Feb. 9, to 90 days in jail, all suspended for two years on the condition of good behavior. He entered his plea in front of Judge Peter Bornstein. Labonville struck a deal with the County Attorney’s office for the sentence in exchange for a guilty plea to a lesser charge. He was initially indicted on felony charges of theft by unauthorized taking, and acts prohibited. The acts prohibited charge was dropped as part of the plea. The charges stemmed from the July 5, daysee ROBBER page 5

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Munce sells 10 stores, still owes hefty tax debt BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

On Sunday, Feb. 12, ‘The Leaders Banquet’ sponsored by the Union Leader was held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester. Retired Berlin school teacher and baseball coach, Dan Brigham, was give the Walter Smith Coaches award. Brigham coached baseball as an assistant under Rusty Ross and then as the head coach beginning in 1980 until 2011. Coach Brigham’s advice to all young athletes, “When facing adversity in athletics as well as your personal life, make adjustments, not excuses.” (COURTESY PHOTO)

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CONCORD — As part of the company’s bankruptcy proceedings, the sale of 10 Munce’s convenience stores and gas stations has been finalized. In Gorham, however, even with the back taxes paid on one property, Munce’s still owes the town close to a quarter million dollars for the remaining nine properties it holds along the Berlin-Gorham Road. Each of the stores was purchased earlier this month by individual NH Corporations bearing the name of the address of the store it bought. Articles of incorporation were filed on Jan. 24, with the NH Secretary of State’s Office for the 10 new corporations, including 443 Main St. Gorham, 100 Bridge St. Lancaster, 3 Brooklyn St. Groveton, and 79 Pleasant St. Berlin, in Coos County. All listed 15 Railroad Drive, Northborough, Mass., as their business address and Fawaz El Khoury as the contact person. El Khoury,

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who is also listed as the owner of CMRK Inc., a textile import/export company that shares the same business address in Northborough, according to the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s website, could not be reached for comment. The properties were auctioned on Oct. 17, as part of the bankruptcy filing of Munce’s Superior Petroleum Products, Inc., Gorham Oil, Inc., Superior Trucking, Inc., Munce’s Real Estate Ventures, LLC, BMRA Real Estate Ventures, LLC, and Harold P. Munce and Marilyn J, Munce in NH Bankruptcy Court. The court documents listed the contract price owed by CMRK Inc at $3.86 million for the 10 properties in Gorham, Berlin, Groveton, Lancaster, Lincoln, Plymouth, New Hampton, Tamworth, and Warren. Quitclaim deeds were filed in Coos County on Feb. 2 and 9 for the four northernmost stores, which are currently closed, with $2.5 million of the price mortsee MUNCE page 8

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(NY Times) — A new study provides what independent researchers call the best evidence yet that colonoscopy — perhaps the most unloved cancer screening test — prevents deaths. Although many people have assumed colonoscopy must save lives because it is so often recommended, strong evidence has been lacking until now. In patients tracked for as long as 20 years, the death rate from colorectal cancer was cut by 53 percent in those who had the test and whose doctors removed precancerous growths, known as adenomatous polyps, researchers reported on Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine. The test examines the inside of the intestine with a cameratipped tube. “For any cancer screening test, reduction of cancerrelated mortality is the holy grail,” said Dr. Gina Vaccaro, a gastrointestinal oncologist at the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University who was not involved in the research. “This study does show that mortality is reduced if polyps are removed, and 53 percent is a very robust reduction.” Colorectal tumors are a major cause of cancer death in the United States and one of the few cancers that that can be prevented with screening.

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CAIRO (NY Times) — Syrian security forces shelled the central city of Homs on Wednesday, the 19th day of a bombardment that activists say has claimed the lives of hundreds of trapped civilians in one of the deadliest campaigns in nearly a year of violent repression by the government of President Bashar al-Assad. Among the scores of people that activist groups reported killed by rockets and bombs through the day, two were Western journal-

ists, the veteran American war correspondent Marie Colvin, who had been working for The Sunday Times of London, and a young French photographer, Rémi Ochlik. The two had been working in a makeshift media center that was destroyed in the assault, raising suspicions that Syrian security forces might have identified its location by tracing satellite signals. Experts say that such tracking is possible with sophisticated equipment. Activists, civilian journalists and foreign

correspondents who have snuck into Syria have infuriated the authorities and foiled the government’s efforts to control the coverage of clashes, which have claimed thousands of Syrian lives in the last year and which Assad portrays as caused by an armed insurgency. Quoting a witness reached from neighboring Jordan, Reuters said the two journalists died after shells hit the house in which they were staying and a rocket hit them when they were trying to escape.

Obama unveils plan to cut Governor of Virginia calls corporate tax rate to 28% for changes in abortion bill WASHINGTON (NY Times) — President Obama asked Congress on Wednesday to scrub the corporate tax code of dozens of loopholes and subsidies to reduce the top rate to 28 percent, from 35 percent, while giving preferences to manufacturers that would set their maximum effective rate at 25 percent. Obama’s proposal, outlined by Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner at a midday briefing, also would establish a minimum tax on multinational corporations’

foreign earnings — a feature that Republicans immediately denounced. On Wednesday, Mitt Romney, whom the Obama camp has long viewed as the likeliest Republican nominee, proposed cutting by one-fifth the marginal rates paid by taxpayers at every income level, meaning that even the highest-earning individuals would pay no more than 28 percent. Romney’s plan would cut the corporate tax rate to 25 percent.

(NY Times) — Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia reversed his position on Wednesday on a bill requiring women to have an ultrasound before undergoing an abortion, saying he wanted changes in the measure before he would sign it. On Wednesday, Governor McDonnell, a rising star in the Republican Party who is often talked about as a candidate for vice president, yielded to that pressure, apparently with an eye to a broader national audience that might not look favorably on the passage of such a conservative bill by a legislature controlled by the governor’s party. In a written statement issued minutes before the House of Delegates was to debate the bill, known as Senate Bill 484, McDonnell said that after discussion with physicians, lawyers and legislators, he had concluded that amendments were needed to “help clarify the purposes of the bill and reflect a better understanding of prevailing medical practices.”

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Senate panel backs bill to N.H. House passes contraception resolution require photo ID at polls CONCORD — House lawmakers Wednesday passed a resolution telling the federal government it shouldn’t force employers to provide health plans that offer contraceptive coverage if it conflicts with the employer’s religious beliefs. Supporters of the resolution, which passed by a vote of 227-121, said they were protecting religious freedom, but one leading Democrat called it an embarrassment. “It’s going to send a message of religious freedom,” said House Speaker Bill O’Brien. “It’s going to send a message that Obamacare has gone too far.” President Barack Obama recently announced that employers would not have to pay for coverage for contraception. He said insurance companies would pay the cost directly, saying that a similar plan in Hawaii resulted in overall lower health care costs when women had access to contraception coverage. While the resolution has no binding impact on federal law, the debate over religious freedom and insurancecovered birth control went beyond the language of the bill. “We know there is no better prevention from increased abortions than contraception,” said Rep. Sandra

Keane, D-Rochester. “Refusal to provide to provide birth control for religious reasons is clearly an exercise in religious freedom,” said Rep. Lynne Blankenbecker, R-Concord. The action comes a day before a public hearing over a House bill that would amend state law to allow employers to deny contraceptive coverage in their health plans if it conflicts with their beliefs. “No one should be forced to violate their religious views,” said Rep. Bob Rowe, R-Amherst. “It’s as simple as that.” But others called it an attack on health care that’s leading New Hampshire in the wrong direction. “Quite frankly, I’m embarrassed today to be a legislator in a state that would take us back decades when it comes to women’s reproductive health care,” said House Minority leader Terie Norelli. “In terms of health care, we do and always do have contraception, be it in the drugstore or the actions that we take,” said Deputy House Speaker Pam Tucker. A public hearing on the state law regarding employer health plans and contraception coverage is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Concord. —Courtesy of WMUR

BY GARRY RAYNO THE UNION LEADER

CONCORD — A Senate committee Tuesday backed a bill requiring a photo identification card for voters to cast their ballots. The Senate Public and Municipal Affairs Committee voted 4-1 to back Senate Bill 289, which requires a registered voter to present valid photo identification at the polls. Supporters of the measures said a recent incident during the presidential primary using the names of dead people to obtain ballots shows there are flaws in the current system. They said the process is too lenient, allowing out-of-state students and other short-time residents to vote. Opponents argue the bill targets the elderly, the disabled, low-income individuals and students and say the restrictions, no matter how narrow, would prevent some from voting and discourage many more from going to the polls. Sen. Amanda Merrill, D-Durham, was the lone vote in the committee opposing the bill. During the executive session she commended the bill’s prime sponsor, Sen. Russell Prescott, R-Kingston, for

changes he made to the bill including broadening the definition of acceptable identification. But she said she could not vote for it. “I find it to be unnecessary,” Merrill said. Addie Shankle of New Hampshire Public Interest Research Group said, “New Hampshire PIRG has long supported and engaged in efforts that make it easier for eligible voters to register and cast their ballots, including extending voting hours and voting on weekends. We’re seeing legislation develop in both the House and Senate that moves in the opposite direction from that, and it is deeply concerning.” A photo identification bill was passed by both the House and Senate last year, but Gov. John Lynch vetoed the measure and the Senate failed to override the veto after town and city clerks vocally opposed the plan. The bill would have required provisional ballots, which clerks and many others found objectionable. SB 289 contains no such provision. Under the current bill, local election officials could verify a person’s identity if they did not have a photo ID. Those without photo identification could be challenged and would have to fill out a voter affidavit.

N.H. house kills bill to prohibit New bill to restrict powers ‘bullying’ in the State House

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CONCORD — Conservation officers would lose some of their abilities to search hunters and fishermen under a bill passed by the New Hampshire House. The House voted 181-165 to change the requirement for an unwarranted search by conservation officers from reasonable to probable cause Supporters said the bill puts conservation officers on the same level as police officers, who they said perform their jobs under the same restrictions.

The current statute, they said, violates a person’s Fourth Amendment rights against unlawful search and seizure. Bill opponents contended the increased burden of cause for searches would make enforcement of fish and game laws nearly impossible. They cited a variety of regulations that require inspecting a person’s hunting or fishing gear, such as checking for barbed hooks or the type of shot in a shell. —Courtesy of WMUR

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CONCORD — The House voted 224-78 to kill a bill that would have prohibited bullying in the State House and Legislative Office Building. House Bill 1533 was sponsored by Rep. Susan Emerson, R-Rindge, who had a well-documented confrontation with House Speaker William O’Brien, R-Mont Vernon, over amendments she proposed to the budget bill last year. Deputy Majority Leader Shawn Jasper, R-Hudson, told House members “If you can’t stand the heat, get

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Attention all residents of Dummer, NH To the editor: My name is Dennis Bachand and I am running for the town office of selectman. For the people who don’t know me I will tell you what I am all about. I am a Viet Nam veteran, life member of the Berlin V.F.W. Post 2520. My past career began in 1974 as a pipe fitter building our nation’s submarines. In 1979 I graduated up to nuclear power generation plant inspector/ quality assurance engineering. My background was in welding, “both pipe and structural”. Mechanical concerning pumps, valves, diesel engines and turbines. I also performed non destructive weld examinations and welder qualification testing. My work took me allover our country, and out of the country, My career ended in 2004. My wife and I made Dummer our home in 1980. We still feel that our decision was the right one. I presently hold a seat on the Dummer Zoning Board of Adjustment. I, among many others, want to see our town taxes come down to a more affordable rate. I also want to see our tax dollars being used to rebuild our town’s infrastructure, roads and

our bridge in west Dummer. I am also all about our tax dollars not being tossed into the legal system just to deny anyone their rights. I am all for seeing our townspeople getting back to what helped make my wife and I decide to become Dummer town residents. Neighbors used to look out for one another, help one another and get along well. If you value the same things I do, then I urge you to register to vote if you haven’t done so already. Call the town clerk at 449-2006 and request an absentee ballet if there is a reason you will not be able to be at the town hall on March 13. If you wish to see the constant flow of our tax dollars into the legal system stop, then I urge everyone, “vote to abolish the conservation and the conservation overlay zones and vote to keep the flood plain map”. Remember folks, your voice counts! Please use it for the betterment of the town and all of us in it. And please, if you are like minded, then I would appreciate working for you. Vote for me on March 13,2012. Thank you from someone who does care. Dennis Bachand Dummer

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who participated in the 5th Annual Poker Run to make it such a success! We’d also like to thank the many busi see THANKS page 5

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Once upon a Berlin Time

1920 II

Hello fellow Berlinites. There were two headlines in late April of 1920 that caught my eye. One was about an accident in Milan and the other was about the newly formed semi professional baseball team here in Berlin. On Tuesday, April 20, 1920, John B. Croteau, a well known farmer and resident of Milan, died at the St. Louis Hospital in this city. The whole community was shocked to hear that Mr. Croteau had been terribly gored on Sunday April 18, by an enraged bull. Mr. Croteau was working about the farm and was leading a bull to water, but when he was about to return to the stable the infuriated animal attacked him, inflicting terrible injuries. When his son-in-law Charles Bennett saw the incident take place, he rushed to help Croteau into the house. At this point, it was found that the farmer was badly injured and help was needed immediately. So, an ambulance was summoned from Berlin. The wounded man was taken to the St. Louis Hospital, where it was found that nearly all of his ribs had been broken, with some of them piercing his lungs. The paper stated that every thing possible was done to alleviate the man’s sufferings, but he passed away on the day previously mentioned. John Croteau, who was 73 years old, was survived by five sons and one daughter. On the same paper was the news that one of the fastest baseball teams was being assembled in Berlin during the month of May. After having thirty men from different areas try out for the team, the “Nibrocs” secured a

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great coach, who had just accepted a position with the Brown Company. Their first game was held on May 31, against a team from Portland, Maine that was composed of former New England players. After a huge parade from Green Square to the YMCA Field, hundreds of fans witnessed a great game in which Berlin was victorious 3-2. Although I can’t place the names of the players with their picture, their last names were given. They were Preo, Capistrand, Lafayette, Jones, Powers, Jacobs, Wagner, Morris, Larocque, Wildes, and Haney. During their first year the “Nibrocs” played 28 games and their record was 18 wins, 9 losses and 1 tie. I did write a story about them several years ago. In May of 1920, the Northern Automobile Company, of which I spoke last week, had a huge tractor demonstration with all its implements at the OB Brown farm in Shelburne, New Hampshire. Many farmers from the surrounding area were invited to view the newest tractor, called the Fordson, in operation. May also brought the reopening of our famous Cascade Park to the public, when carpenters and workmen made necessary repairs to the Casino building. After less than twenty years, this resort had been allowed to get in a dilapidated condition, so that no one cared to visit this place anymore. see 1920 II page 5

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ROBBER from page one

light robbery of Rite Aid on Pleasant Street. Labonville had walked into the store as it was opening early in the morning and demanded the prescription painkiller Oxycontin from the pharmacy. He got away with more than $1500 worth of the narcotic. THANKS from page 4

nesses who donated services, prizes, and/or money to further ensure the poker run’s success. This year’s poker run is to benefit our son, Mike Blanchette’s, memorial fund for a granite bench that will be placed at the ledge on Mt Forest, which was Mike’s favorite place to go when he went snowmachine riding! There are no words to express the gratitude in our hearts for all that has been done for Mike. Losing Mike unexpectedly in 2005 was very dev1920 II from page 4

Now, new management was determined to make this location a popular resort again. The casino was remodeled and all sorts of amusements were planned for the upcoming summer season. The dance hall was being put back into shape, with pool tables and refreshments to be on sale at all times starting June 1, 1920. Evidently, this park and casino became an unsafe place for the public to be in earlier years, so the new management promised that the grounds would be well lighted at night and strict order preserved, so that the young and old would be perfectly safe at all times. With ample police protection on hand, parents were told that their children would always be safe and young folks could visit this park at anytime. Of course, most people came to this small resort by trolley and at some point in time before 1920, things got out of hand here before getting in disarray. Another sad accident made headlines in Berlin, just after the Fourth of July 1920, when 26 year old Simmons Erickson, a World War I veteran and very popular Berlin lad, died from injuries received in an automobile accident. This fatal mishap occurred on Monday July 5, just a few miles from Lancaster, New Hampshire. The paper said that this young man died just a few hours after being injured and that it was a very sad ending to a merry day’s outing. Being that the Fourth was on a Sunday, some celebrations must have taken place on Monday. Young Erickson had planned to spend this day at home in Berlin, but early in the morning, Rudolph Rasmussen, a companion, called at Erickson’s home. Simmons mother told Rasmussen that her son was still in bed and Rasmussen then told her that he was going with a party of people to Groveton to watch the celebration. He thought that Erickson might want to join them. So, Rasmussen went upstairs and woke up his friend, who said he would

Labonville was apprehended about a week later in Colebrook. In addition to the suspended sentence, Labonville was ordered to pay a $350 fine and $1,623 in restitution through the Department of Corrections. He is also barred from entering the Rite Aid in Berlin. astating, so it is very precious to us that his name is staying active in our community. The Blanchette family will be offering a $2,000 scholarship for a graduating senior at Berlin High School who goes to UNH in the Civil Engineering field. If there isn’t a BHS senior who qualifies for the scholarship, the option will be offered to a graduating senior from Gorham High School. With heartfelt appreciation. Ray and Claire Blanchette Berlin be delighted to go. He also suggested that they take his younger brother Wilfred with them. As the group left Berlin in a five passenger Buick, they consisted of Rudolph Rasmussen, owner of the vehicle, Philip Johnson, Hebert Rasmussen, Bjorne Anderson and the two Erickson brothers. I would say that they all lived near each other in the Norwegian Village. Everything went well and all enjoyed the day in Groveton. The problem arose on the return trip to Berlin, only a few miles from Lancaster. As Rasmussen tried to pass the car in front of them, he somehow lost control and hit a stone wall. The elder Erickson was thrown from the car and pinned between it and the wall. Johnson was thrown through the windshield and the other passengers were scattered about the wreckage. People on the scene immediately attended to the injured, but when they saw Erickson, they knew he was in trouble. The young man died within five hours at a Lancaster hospital. As in most cases like this, Erickson’s death cast a gloom over the entire city of Berlin and was a sudden shock to his family and many friends. It was not reported that any laws were broken that could have caused the accident. This was an unfortunate thing which is probably still talked about in the history of the family members to this day. Berlin, as well as many other towns in this area have had their share of sad accidents like this that have left many families brokenhearted. In these days many people in the Norwegian Village of Berlin were related in some way or another and it was a tightly knit community. This section of Berlin was probably saddened the most to lose one of their own this way. I will continue with the events that took place and shaped this city’s history back in 1920 with my next writing. Questions or comments email poof@ ne.rr.com. Also, join the many fans of “Once upon a Berlin Time” on Facebook and guess the weekly mystery picture.

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Three Northern NH Episcopal churches awarded Charitable Foundation Grant to provide free community suppers BERLIN --Three churches in Northern New Hampshire have been awarded a third community impact grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to provide free community suppers in their community. Those churches are St. Barnabas in Berlin, St. Mark’s in Groveton, and St. Luke’s in Woodsville. St. Barnabas’ free community suppers begin on Saturday, February 25, with seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. This month’s menu includes chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and an assortment of cakes.

We are grateful to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints in Randolph for partnering with us to serve this meal, said Rev. Fran Gardner-Smith. All are welcome and the meal is free. However, tickets are required (so that they don’t run out of food). Tickets may be picked up at Morin’s Shoe Store and Gill’s Flower Shop. Or, call the church and leave a message on the answering machine to have tickets held for you at the door. To reserve a ticket, or for more information call St. Barnabas at 603-752-3504.

Nansen Ski Club annual dinner/dance fundraiser BERLIN --Nansen Ski Club held a successful fundraiser dinner-dance at the White Mountain Chalet on February 11. Tables filled early and everyone enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, followed by presentation of plaques by the ski club to three of its long-time supporters. Plaques were presented to Armand Theriault, Emma Wight, and Romeo Labonte. Mr. Theriault has given many years volunteering to the ski club, grooming trails and working on groomer repair and maintenance, often in inhospitable weather. Mrs. Wight gave countless hours to Nansen Ski Club, working on trails, promoting membership and teaching many in the community to love cross country skiing. She has been a tireless supporter of the club, and of the sport of skiing. Mr. Labonte has been a world-class ski jumper and cross-country skier. He has toured the world, competing and representing

Nansen Ski Club. He’s always there to show his support of the club and the sport of Nordic skiing. The band Straightaway took the stage, much to the delight of the audience, and played classic rock as the crowd danced ‘till midnight. There were many raffle prizes awarded, thanks to generous sponsors throughout the community. Nansen Ski Club is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, dedicated to the advancement of nonmotorized outdoor winter recreation. NSC holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating ski club in America, and is celebrating its 140th year. The club currently operates over 12k of groomed classic and skate cross country ski and snowshoe trails at Milan Hill State Park on Route 110B in Milan. More information about Nansen Ski Club can be found at www.skinansen.com.

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Diabetes survivor to speak at AVH FRC named the winner of BERLIN – Androscoggin Valley Hospital at 59 Page Hill Road in Berlin will welcome Mary Ellen Willen who will deliver a free, onehour educational program, sharing her personal experiences with diabetes and how she takes insulin to help control her blood sugar. Willen, a specially trained member of the A1C Champions® Program, supported by Sanofi US, which provides a patientled approach to diabetes education has diabetes and takes insulin as part of her overall diabetes treatment plan. The plan includes an appropriate diet, exercise and other. diabetes medications. A1C Champions® know first-hand the challenges to managing diabetes and understand the fear and uncertainty about taking insulin. They share information about diabetes selfmanagement and insulin based on formal training and their personal experiences. During this Managing Diabetes: The Next Step presentation, Mary Ellen will share why insulin is not a sign of failure but may help you achieve blood sugar control, as part of an overall diabetes treatment plan; The concerns she had about starting insulin; and Misperceptions about insulin. Diabetes is a chronic, widespread condition characterized by high blood sugar in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, the hormone needed to transport glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells of the body for energy. It is estimated that that nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, including an estimated 7 million who remain undiagnosed. At the same time,

Cumulus Media & WPKQ’s 2012 ‘Year of Service’Award

Mary Ellen Willen

about 40 percent of those diagnosed with diabetes did not achieve the blood sugar control target of A1C <7 percent recommended by the American Diabetes Association The A1C test measures average blood glucose levels over the past two-to-threemonth period. Once an instrumental music teacher, Mary Ellen today works at home with her husband, managing websites, running a tree conservation organization in the Adirondacks and generally trying to make the world a better place. She keeps herself busy with her many hobbies, including camping, hiking and taking care of her many pets. For more information about this important presentation which will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, please call Cindy King, AVH certified Ddabetes educator, at (603) 326-5631.

GORHAM -- Retired Family Court Judge, James E. Michalik, the executive director of the Family Resource Center announced that the FRC has been named the winner of Cumulus Media & WPKQ’s 2012 ‘Year of Service’ Awards. Cumulus Media, America’s second largest owner of radio stations across the United States, operates dozens of local radio channels including the North Country’s own WPKQ. For 25 years Cumulus Media has offered a major 12 month commitment to public service organizations to promote that organization through a free major public service campaign which includes public services announcements and other public visibility assistance. The FRC will receive its free public service campaign on WPKQ, at FM channel 103.7. Said Michalik, “The FRC is proud to be partnering with WPKQ in this endeavor. It provides the FRC with the capacity to broadcast its mission to a significant audience of listeners throughout Northern New England”. He added, “Having been selected as the 2011 Nonprofit of the Year by BusinessNH Magazine and winning this coveted 2012 ‘Year of Service’ Award, the FRC has been able to draw the attention of the state and the region to the important

The FRC’s Family Support Program Director Sue Watson and Office Manager Marie Demers accepting the Year of Service Award from Audley Williams, WPKQ’s Station Manager.

work we do to improve the lives of children and families throughout the North CountrThe FRC is in its fifteenth year of providing an in-home family support program which provides parenting education and other supports to over two hundred families in Coos County; an after-school program which annually serves approximately two hundred children in Gorham and Berlin; and lastly, a financial education program which reaches hundreds of individuals in Coos, and Northern Grafton and Carroll Counties. The FRC’s programs serve all age groups, from infants to seniors as well as individuals with disabilities, veterans and at risk women. More information is available at the FRC’s website at www.frcberlin-gorham.org.

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MUNCE from page one

gaged with Commerce Bank and Trust of Worcester, Mass. As a result of the sale, back taxes on the four Coos stores, and the rest of the Munce’s locations south of the notches, were paid according to company spokesman Robbie Munce. Coos County collected more than $5,800 in LCHIP tax stamps from the transactions. The town of Gorham received $64,947 owed for the 443 Main Street Gorham Oil property, according to the town’s records. While that seems significant, tax collector Grace LaPierre said that the company still owed $243,852 for their other properties in town. That figure includes tax debt, interest, and penalties dating back to 2008 she said. Even with the payment of close to $65,000, the outstanding tax bill for Munce’s stands still higher now than in November — when it was $237,165 — due to the accruing interest and penalties. LaPierre said the debt stacks up

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quickly because the interest is charged at a per diem rate, which means the value of delinquent taxes is multiplied by 18 percent, and then divided by 365. That figure is then multiplied by the number of days since the last payment was made on each individual account. Munce said that the situation is frustrating, but is in the hands of the lawyers. “At this point we don’t even get the tax bills,” he said, explaining that the bankruptcy attorneys handle all financial matters while the company and family are trying to recover from tough economic times. “What we’re trying to do is get reorganized so we can still employ some people,” Munce said. He explained that the company was not looking to avoid their obligation, but was looking to stay afloat and pay its staff. “With any of this tax stuff its not that we didn’t pay it, its that we couldn’t pay it,” he noted. “There wasn’t enough revenue with the way the economy was.” Munce explained

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that the company paid its employees before addressing the taxes and is not the first company in the Berlin-Gorham area to have issues with taxes while undergoing a bankruptcy. “The tax situation in Berlin and Gorham is not unique to us,” he said. While the fate of the four northernmost gas stations and convenience stores remain in limbo, the six stores south of the notches have been taken over by Tedeschi Food Shops of Rockland, Mass. A press release on the website cspnet.com notes that Tedeschi, which has 190 locations in Mass., N.H., R.I., and Conn., “has updated” the former Munce’s Konvenience stores

in Warrren, Tamworth, Lincoln, New Hampton, and two Plymouth locations to make the interiors brighter and “more conducive to shopping.” Munce said he was pleased that Tedeschi had moved in and retained at least some of the employees, though not all, he noted. He said he does not know what might be planned for the four remaining stores in Coos County. Attempts to contact El Khoury, his corporate agent Attorney Charles O’Leary of the Manchester firm Bailinson & O’Leary or other parties involved in establishing the 10 individual corporations that purchased the stores were unsuccessful.

Annual A. Lacroix Basketball Tournament this weekend GORHAM --Saturday, February 25, and Sunday, February 26, – The Gorham Parks & Recreation Department, along with the Gorham Booster Club, will be hosting the 14th Annual

Paul A. Lacroix Basketball Tournament this weekend, Saturday, February 25, and Sunday, February 26. Teams from Berlin, Bethlehem, Colebrook, Gorham, Littleton and Milan will be attending. Games will begin each day starting at 8 a.m. at the Gorham 128 Main St., Gorham • 603-466-2910 Middle / High School. Mon- Thurs 3:00 pm to Midnight, Fri. 11:30 am to Midnight Local girls’ games begin Sat. & Sun. 8:00 am to Midnight with Berlin taking on Milan at 8 a.m. and the Breakfast served Saturday & Sunday Gorham girls’ will play the winner at 9:40 a.m. Sunday - Full Dinner with Dessert $8.95 Local boys’ action begins Saturday with Milan Receive $1.00 Off going head to head with regular breakfast w/this coupon Bethlehem at 10:40 a.m., Berlin against Littleton at 11:20 a.m. and the Gorham boys’ will Looking to Buy or Sell? battle at 12:40 p.m. Call Admission for the tournament is adults $4, students/seniors $2, Office: 752-7535 Ext. 16 family pass (weekend) $15 and children five Cell: 603-723-8955 and under are free. This tournament is run with 100 percent volunteers. 181 Cole Street

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Villeneuve accepted at WMCC

BERLIN, NH – The office of Student Affairs at White Mountains Community College recently announced that Hollee Rae Villeneuve has been accepted in Office Management program for the academic year 2012. Villeneuve is a 2012 graduate of Berlin High School. She participates in yearbook committee and is a volunteer at Berlin Senior Center and Androscoggin Valley Hospital. Currently, Villeneuve is employed at Woodlands Credit Union as a teller. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Villeneuve of Berlin, NH.

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GRENIER from page one

amount to be raised by taxes, however, is up $1,018,160 or 7.7 percent. Grenier said almost 60 percent of the county tax goes to cover the operating deficit from the county’s two nursing homes. He said that is directly a result of cuts in Medicaid payments from the state. He noted Medicaid reimbursement rates for both nursing homes dropped this January 1, and the current rate for the Berlin nursing home is lower than its 2008 rate. By not fully funding Medicaid, he said the state is losing millions of federal dollars. Grenier said the county pays for state assistance programs that are run by the state but paid through the county tax rate. He charged legislative actions such as the closing of in-patient mental health unit at Androscoggin Valley Hospital and cuts to the court system have also raised costs for the county. Grenier said the sheriff ’s department handles an increasing number of involuntary emergency admissions and stays for pre-trial inmates at the county jail are longer. Three years ago, Grenier noted the delegation hired a firm to do a performance audit to evaluate management practices, financial budgeting and reporting of county operations. He said the audit took 18 months and cost the county over $70,000. As a result of the audit, two management positions were created and funded through the budget. Recently the delegation voted to have staff perform an analysis of all non-constitutional mandated programs run by the county with the exception of the two nursing homes and corrections. Grenier said that adds to the work load of staff and he questioned its value. Grenier also challenged the delegation’s decision to establish a committee to look at the feasibility of constructing a centrally located Coos County Government Center that would contain all of the county’s operations. He noted the county is still paying off the bond for the addition to the West Stewartstown complex and the sun porch for the Berlin nursing home. Furthermore, he said the majority of the residents and employees of the Berlin nursing home come from the city and closing the West Stewartstown facility would be a major economic blow to a region that already has seen major lay-offs. Grenier said the majority of the county delegation works hard to represent Coos County’s interests in Concord and serve their constituents. But he charged there is a minority on the delegation that do not understand county government and are pursuing a right wing agenda. “They have a personal agenda

based on some right-wing crazy agenda,” he said. While he declined to identify the representatives by name, he noted two did not bother to show up for the commission’s public hearing on the budget in December and did not ask to be excused. Those two members were Colebrook Representatives Duffy Daugherty and Larry Rappaport, both Republicans. The delegation’s role, Grenier said, is to set a budget while the commissioners oversee the day-today operation of the county. He said he has no objection to the delegation asking questions about county operations. But he said he feels the delegation at times crosses the line and tries to interfere in day-today operations. As an example, he cites the delegation’s focus on the administrator’s house. The house was built more than 25 years ago by the county which requires the administrator to live there on the grounds of the West Stewartstown complex. Some members of the delegation want the county to subdivide the property and sell the house. “That house is not their decision,” Grenier said. He said the house costs the county little since it is paid for and will provides an attractive benefit when the county looks to replace present Administrator Sue Collins, who has announced plans to retire this year. Grenier said the county salary levels for all positions are below state averages and the home will help compensate for lower pay levels. While a separate public hearing on the proposed budget by the delegation is a first, Grenier said he has no objection to the hearing scheduled for next Friday at 10 a.m. at the North Country Regional Office building on Route 3 in Lancaster. He said he fears, however, some representatives want to use the hearing to blame the commission for the budget and county tax increases. While he said he hopes he is wrong, Grenier warned that he will not allow the commission to be unfairly attacked. He said the commission works hard and there is no more conservative budget hawk than Commission Chair Burnham Judd. Grenier also said he will fight any attempt to cut the budget in a way that prevents the county from providing necessary services to taxpayers, especially those in the county’s nursing homes. “I’m going to stand in the middle between that stupidity and the hardworking folks currently residing in our nursing homes who have worked all their lives in this county who now need to be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve,” he said.

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DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

by Lynn Johnston by Scott Adams

DILBERT

By Holiday Mathis those parts of your personality in one project or mission. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your emotional evolution is in progress. This could be the day you make peace with what you cannot understand, an act that will free up your energy for truly fulfilling pursuits. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll distinguish yourself as a person of exemplary character and talent. You’ll do this by rendering a better and more complete service than the one that is asked of you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be assimilating bits of inspiration that have been coming to you over the past few weeks. The process results in highly original thinking. Write down some of those interesting ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Is confession really good for the soul, or does it just involve more people in the problem? You have a stellar sense of how to actually fix things, which is better than talking about them any day. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Get some exercise, and you’ll be unstoppable, especially professionally and socially. What you don’t accomplish with good manners you’ll make up for with fast reflexes. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 23). Certain of yourself, you’ll know the right thing, and you’ll do it. March brings spontaneous moods and interesting predicaments, too -- some of them quite lucky. You’ll tell the story for years to come. A partner in play comes along in April. July shows you advancement through study. A powerful mentor helps. Aries and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 33, 39 and 15.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s OK to need help, and there should be no shame in it. Do be careful to ask the right person, though -- which is to say the one with the expertise that most matches your problem. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There will be ups and downs as life comes to you in its concentrated form. Sometimes this causes you to feel heavier in your boots, and moments later it’s as though your heart is as buoyant as a balloon. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll get the stretch of space and quiet you need in order to do your best. Take advantage of it! Don’t fritter your minutes away on emails and the Internet. Do the thing that will have lasting impact. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don’t have to wait for a problem to get really big before you ask for help. The response time to your problem will be determined by a mysterious algorithm having nothing to do with your problem’s size. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will enjoy being around that rare kind of person who has had the requisite share of follies and misfortunes and yet chooses not to talk about them unless it’s absolutely relevant to what’s going on now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The one who compliments and assures you is also trying to persuade you in some way. Take it all in stride. Let your trust build over time. More will be revealed about the situation tomorrow. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Good fortune stems from your artistic talent or your deep sense of justice. Great fortune stems from your ability to fuse

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Saturday, February 25 Free Community Supper: St. Barnabas Church, Corner of Main and High streets, Berlin. Seatings 5 and 6 p.m. Free tickets available, Morin’s Shoe Store and Gill’s Flower Shop. To reserve ticket or FMI 752-3504.

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FOX 4 WPFO American Idol (N) Å

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The Mentalist (N) Å

News

The Finder (N) Å

News 13 on FOX (N)

The Office The Office

ABC 5 WMUR Wipeout (N) Å

Grey’s Anatomy (N)

NBC 6 WCSH 30 Rock

Private Practice (N)

News

Nightline

The Office All Night

Grimm (In Stereo) Å

News

Jay Leno

CBC 7 CBMT The Nature of Things

Doc Zone (N)

National

Stroumboulopoulos

CBC 9 CKSH Prière

Enquête (SC)

Parks

PBS 10 WCBB Basketball High School Basketball Girls HS Basketball

Sunday, February 26 Got Cabin Fever?: St. Kieran Arts Center presents The Cabin Fever, 2 p.m., Medallion Opera House/Gorham Town Hall. Tickets $12 adults/$6 students, available at the door. 752-1028.

Letterman

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Les Lionnes (SC)

Business

Charlie Rose (N) Å

PBS 11 WENH Rdside St. Windows

Clinton: American Experience (N) Å (DVS)

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Anderson Cooper 360

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

LIFE

Project Runway

Runway

ESPN

College Basketball

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Thursday, March 1 BHS FCCLA Spaghetti Supper: BHS cafeteria, 5 7:30 p.m., Profit to benefit Outreach Project “Share Our Strength”. Adults $7, Senior Citizens $6, children 4-12 $5. Under 4 free.

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ESPN2

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Friday, March 2 Cholesterol Clinic: 9 9 a.m. to noon, ENT office on the second floor of AVH. Complete lipid and sugar profiles will be available. For an appointment or more information, call 326-5870.

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NCIS (In Stereo) Å

TNT

NBA Basketball: Knicks at Heat

NBA Basketball: Lakers at Thunder

GAC

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Hit Ex

SYFY

Movie: “Planet Terror”

Movie: ››› “Dawn of the Dead” (2004) Sarah Polley.

TLC

David Blaine

NY Ink “Now or Never”

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NY Ink “Now or Never”

Tuesday, March 6 AVH Diabetes Education Meeting: 6:30 p.m. AVH lecture room. Special presentation, “A1c Champion Program,” sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis. All are welcome to attend this free offering. Refreshments will be served. FMI, call 326-5631.

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Swamp People (N)

Mudcats (N) Å

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When Vacations

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NGC

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America Before Columbus

Giant Squid

SPIKE

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MMA

MTV

The Challenge: Battle

Jersey Shore Å

Jersey Shore (N) Å

I Want Pants

VH1

Movie: ››› “Menace II Society” (1993, Drama)

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Mob Wives Å

Friday, March 9 Men’s Breakfast Group. Topic: “Tales from a New Hampshire Journey.” Presenter: Richard Conway, historian and performer. Gorham Congregational/UCC Church, Main Street, Gorham. Breakfast 7 a.m.., presentation :30 a.m. Free will offering will be taken at breakfast for the Ecumenical Food Pantry. All men welcome. FMI: 466-3496.

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HBO

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Thursday Holiday Center Activities: 27 Green Square, Berlin. Toast and coffee 8 to 10 a.m.; Bingo 12:15-1 p.m.; card party 1-4 p.m. (Pitch & Whist); Jan 19, monthly luncheon at Waterwheel 11 a.m. FMI 7521413. Community Bible Church Free Meal: Doors open 4 p.m. for coffee and conversation, Dinner at 5 p.m., close up around 630. There is live music and complimentary Dunkin Donuts coffee for all. Anyone wishing to make a donation to this service can contact aprilmasiero@gmail.com Developmental Play-Group: FCESS, 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Contact person is Sheri Goyette at 603-6622331 or email sgoyette@northernhs.org. TOPS NH 0057 Gorham: Meet every Thursday, 5:30 p.m., meeting room of the Gorham Public Library on Railroad Street, Gorham. FMI Call Carolyn at 348-1416. Boy Scout Pack 207: meets every Thursday at 6:30 in the St. Michael’s School cafeteria. Berlin-Gorham White Mountain Rotary Club: Meets every Thursday 730 to 830 a.m., Town & Country Inn Shelburne. FMI email info@whitemtnrotary.org Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, noon. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545) Mt. Jefferson LDG. #103 I.O.O.F.: meets second and fourth Thursdays of month, 7 p.m., 701 Presidential Highway, Jefferson. FMI 1-802-892-6684 or 723-0766. Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. View On-line Catalog at https:// gorham.biblionix.com/. FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. AA Meeting: noon to 1 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Berlin Knights of Columbus: Third and Fourth Degree meets on second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anne’s lower hall, Berlin. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. for members and guests from September to May. Shelburne Library Schedule: Thursday - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. FUSION: Youth Group invites all youth grades 6-12, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Games, music, and a good message to get you pumped for the rest of the week! Harvest Christian Fellowship, Willow St. in Berlin. FMIVicky at 348-2354. facbook.com/fusion603 Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main St., Berlin. Step Book Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin. Exercise Classes: Berlin Senior Center, 610 Sullivan St., Berlin, 4 to 5 p.m. (FMI 752-2545) Pre-School Reading, Arts, Crafts Program: Errol Public Library, 10:30 a.m. To register, call Ann Bragg at 483-7720 or go to the library from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Saturday. F. O. E. Eagles 1464: Meets first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. The Salvation Army Thursday Afterschool Programs: 3 – 3:30, snack and homework help; 3:30 – 4 Timbrels; 4 – 4:30 Sacred Dance; 4:30 – 5 Singing Company; Dinner; and Boys Adventure Corps and Sunbeams. For more information please call 7521644. Dummer Library Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. (FMI 4490995, E-mail: dpl@ncia.net) Berlin and Coos County Historic Society Moffett House Museum: Open five days, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Can also be opened by appointment. Call 752-4590. Available are historical documents, school yearbooks, Berlin/ Gorham directories, annual city reports, city and county reports, Brown Bulletins, old books, artifacts and more. Serenity Steps Peer Support Center: 567 Main St. Berlin, Providing peer support services to local area residents challenged by emotional or mental difficulties. Open Monday through Wednesday 11-4; Thursday and Friday 11-7 p.m. FMI 752-8111.

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by Abigail Van Buren

COUPLE CAN’T COME TO TERMS OVER BATHROOM BATTLEGROUND

DEAR ABBY: My otherwise loving, honest, generous, kind and attentive husband of 10 years feels it’s his right to walk into the bathroom whenever he wants, even when I’m in there. He says it’s coincidence, but I think he does it intentionally. We don’t have locks -- or even doors -- to shut our master bathroom. We do have other bathrooms in the house. I have asked him repeatedly not to come in or to make some noise so I know he’s coming. He says he “forgets.” If I’m in the shower or bent over with my head upside down blow-drying my hair and turn around or look up and see another person, I get startled. My adrenaline pumps and I end up yelling at him. I’d prefer to get clean and pretty in peace. My husband thinks I’m overreacting. Am I? -- BOTHERED IN THE BATHROOM DEAR BOTHERED: Feeling as strongly as you do, it’s surprising that you would move into a house in which the master bedroom and bath are set up this way. And yes, I do think you’re overreacting. However, you have a couple of options: The first would be for you to get clean and pretty in one of the other bathrooms. The second would be to start a remodeling project and have a door (or doors) to your master bath installed so your husband can knock before entering. DEAR ABBY: I am married to a wonderful and unique man. Despite his privileged upbringing he is very down-toearth. His parents’ affluence afforded him many opportunities and still does. Unfortunately, my in-laws are snobbish, self-absorbed and competitive. They are critical of everyone

-- especially their grown son. They put him and each other down constantly. They cause scenes and can’t enjoy life. My husband is trying to be patient because he knows his parents aren’t going to change at their age. But they consume so much of our energy with their constant dramatic highs and lows. Any advice for dealing with drama queens (and kings)? They do love us and can be considerate. -- LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD IN NEW JERSEY DEAR REAL: It may help you and your husband to understand that people who act the way your in-laws do are usually insecure on some basic level. They put others down to inflate their egos and reassure themselves that they’re “OK” by magnifying (or inventing) flaws in others. When your inlaws start to criticize, be pleasant and make a point of saying something positive about their target. It will short-circuit the rant. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 40-year-old working mother raising a daughter who is the joy of my life. Once in a great while I’ll accept an invitation to go on a date and hire a baby sitter to watch my daughter. My question is, who should pay for the sitter? The man who asked me out or should I? I have yet to have a suitor offer to pay. Is that just the way it is, or are these men just cheap? -- MOM ON A BUDGET DEAR MOM: Paying for your daughter’s sitter is YOUR responsibility. When you become involved in a steady relationship and the cost of a sitter becomes a financial burden, discuss it then with your boyfriend, who should be willing to share some of the cost.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860

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Jewett comes up big as Squirts split weekend –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

HUDSON/CONCORD-- Last Saturday marked the end of the regular season for the Squirts in the Seacoast Hockey League, with games played in Hudson and Concord. Hudson was Berlin’s first stop in an early morning game against the Northern Cyclones. The Cyclones won the contest 4-3. The Cyclones scored the game winner with only 27 seconds left in regulation to down the Berlin team.

In the first period the Cyclones struck first after 7 minutes into the period on a rebound shot, catching Berlin’s Kurtis Grover off guard. Grover faced 9 shots as did the Cyclones net minder, ending the period at 1-0 in favor of the home team. In the early minutes of the period, Berlin received a holding infraction leading to the Cyclones second goal of the game. Berlin, however shorten the deficit by one goal,

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coming off the stick of Cameron Delisle, with the assist going to Andrew Martel and Haley Hamilton, ending the period at 2 to 1. Berlin’s Grover faced 11 shots to the Cyclones 10. In the final period, the Cyclones netted another, putting them up by 2 once again. Berlin’s Tyler Rousseau got the puck mid ice and charged up ice to net himself an unassisted

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Huskies defense silences Colebrook 37-35 Lambertson hits game winning basket with 6.2 seconds to play

BY JEAN LEBLANC

teams’ fifteen points to push Gorham in front 31-29 after three quarters of play. Bedard had six points for Colebrook. Both teams took their time in the offensive end of the court. The score was dead-locked 35-35 with 1:10 left to play, when the Huskies brought the ball over half court and called time out. Colebrook refused to come out of their zone defense and it allowed Gorham to hold the ball. Around 12 seconds to go, the Huskies put their offense into motion. Great ball movement to both sides of the floor, got the Colebrook zone wide from chasing the Huskie wings. The ball returned to Jake St Hilare’s hands at the top of the key, getting the middle of the Colebrook defense to come forward. That created some open space down low. St. Hilare found a wide open Lambertson from eight feet away. The lofted pass did allow the Colebrook defense to react, however the athletic guard quickly dribbled away from pressure and lofted a high arching shot over the defender and into the hoop with 6.2 seconds to play.The Huskies had the lead at 37-35. Gorham extended their defense to full-court pressure, causing the Mohawks to use a second time-out to get the ball in bounds. The second time through, Colebrook got the ball in. Great defense made it hard for Colebrook to get the ball up floor. At

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GORHAM--Junior Hunter Lambertson scored a game high of 21 points. However, it was his final basket that was scored with 6.2 seconds to play that lifted his team to a hard fought defensive game over Colebrook 37-35 in Gorham Friday. It was the first win in three years over a team that has a winning record. It was senior night, and prior to the start of the contest, Gorham honored its senior players and manager. Pat Pike, Joey Murphy, Cody Gauthier, Jake St. Hilare, and Michael Turgeon were honored at mid court with their family members. The first quarter did not open well for the Huskies playing a 1-2-2 zone defense. Colebrook posted a 15-8 first quarter lead. Dylan Leach seven points and Jordan Bedard six points paced the Mohawk offense. Gorham got a pair of hoops from Jake St. Hilare. The Huskies played a man-toman defense and limited Colebrook to just a Bedard hoop in the second quarter. Senior point guard Pat Pike had six of the eight Huskie points to make it a 17-16 game at half time. In the third quarter, the Huskies put Lambertson at the foul line in their offense and he single handily put the home team on his back. The lightning fast lefty scored 13 of his

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the hash mark in the Gorham end, Colebrook coughed up the ball as time expired not even getting a shot off. The Huskies had their huge win on senior night before a packed gym. Colebrook had thirteen field goals and shot 7-9 from the foul line. Bedard 16 and Leach 13 led the Colebrook offense. Gorham had 16 shots from the field and shot 4-6 from the charity stripe. Lambertson had a game high 21 markers for the

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bringing Berlin to within one. Shortly after, Hamilton found Delisle and fed him the puck for the tying goal at the 10 minute mark of the period. As the time dwindled down to 27 seconds the home team netted themselves the winning goal. The Cyclones peppered Grover with 14 shots for the period, ending the game at 4 to 3 in favor of the Cyclones with a total of 32 shots on Berlin to 26 for Cyclones. The second game of the day was played in Concord. Berlin’s Cael Jewett scored himself his first goal of the season and ultimately the game winner, in the 3 to 0 victory over the Concord Capitals. Assists on the

locals. Gorham will play a make-up game on Monday taking on the highly touted Littleton Crusaders at 7 p.m. GHS 08 08 15 06--37 CA 15 02 12 06--35 Huskies (37)- Pike 2-1-6, Boisselle, Murphy 1-0-2, Lambertson 9-3-21, Gauthier, Jensen, St Hilare 2-0-4, Turgeon 1-0-2, Bisson 1-0-2. Mohawks (35)- Bouchard 0-2-2, Hicks, Griffin 0-2-2, Cooney 0-2-2, Bedard 7-1-16, Leach 6-0-13. Jewett game winner went to Delisle. Kurtis Grover would face 5 shots to Concords 7 for the period. The second period would have both teams going back and forth, until on a broken up play, Broedy Gagnon would light up the lamp on an unassisted bid putting Berlin up by 2. Grover faced 6 shots to Concords 3. As the third period started Concord would be on the attack. However, Delisle would put Concords hopes out of range on a goal set up by Hamilton. Grover stayed solid between the pipes facing 9 shots for the period to Concords 5. The Squirts play their state tournament this coming weekend and their Seacoast tournament in mid March.

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Berlin Bowling Center league results Gorham girls hit low point at wrong part of the season, 27-17 BY JEAN LEBLANC THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

CONCORD--Lauren McGlaughlin scored 12 points helping the Kingsmen to a 27-17 victory over the Gorham Huskies in Concord Wednesday. The loss was the third straight for Gorham as they fell to (6-11) on the year. The win was just the third for Concord Christian Lady Kingsmen. The Gorham girls have only nine rostered varsity players remaining in 2012 due to injury and personal reasons. Three of those nine players players came down with illness Wednesday, leaving six girls to make the trip south. Some last second requests for a pair of managers to put on a uniform, got the Huskie roster back to eight for the game. The Huskies were ice cold from the field the entire game and used 4-6 foul shooting in the first half to lead 11-10 at half time. Sophomore Leslie Kenison had the two field goals in the first half for five points. McGlaughlin netted six points and center Kedra Jarvis had four points for the home team.

Foul trouble limited a couple of the Gorham regulars and the managers had to fill in. Gorham’s Casandra Poulin and Lily Keenan provided the Lady Huskies with some quality playing time and rebounding. Keenan got one of the two Huskie baskets in the second half. The Gorham team struggled from the floor and the home team pulled away late in the contest to earn just their third victory of the season. Hannah Revitsky chipped in with five second half points, while McGlaughlin added another six points. Brooke Nadeau had four points for Gorham. The Lady Huskies have one regular season game left. It will be senior night in the Huskie’s den on Friday as they host the Colebrook Mohawks. GHS 06 05 04 02--17 CCHS 10 00 09 08--27 Huskies (17)- Cyr, Kenison 2-0-5, McClure, Holmes 1-1-3, Nadeau 1-4-6, Carlisle 0-1-1, Keenan 1-0-2, Poulin. Kingsmen (27)- Purtell, Revitsky 1-2-5, McGlaughlin 3-4-12, Wischan 1-0-2, Darrah, Jarvis 4-0-8, Drous, Kong.

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BERLIN -- Friday, January 20, Couples League: Top teams- #1 In the Bar 46-30, #2 The New Crew 42-34, #3 Hot Rodder 41-35, high game men- Jeff Girard 198, Al Host 196, high series-Gary Pinette 506, Guy Labens 473, high game women- Tina Host 186, AnnMarie Choquette 184, high seriesHost 527, Choquette 494. Saturday, January 21, Kids Bumber League: Teams- Alley Gators, Alley Cats, Blue Dragonz, The Jets, Tigers, high gameWesley Fillion 97, most over average Cyrus Oliveira +15. Sunday, January 22, Couples League: Top teams#1 Spares 52-20, #2 The 4 C’s 43.5-28.5, #3 Strykers 39-33, high game men- Gary Pinette 204, Jay Williams 182, high series- Pinette 569, Williams 495, high game women- Cari Gosselin 188, Louise Tyler 176, high series- Tyler 508, Gosselin 499, most over average men- Jay Williams JR +66, George Coulombe +37, most over average series- Williams Jr. +68, Pinette +62. Monday, January 23, Women’s League: Top teams- #1 The Players, 3 of a Kind, and Girl’s Nite Out all at 13-7, high game- Louise Tyler 228, Anne Marie Choquette 203, Chris Lavigne 194, high series- Tyler 573, Lavigne 521, Tina Host 509. Tuesday January 24, Commercial League: Top teams- #1 IGA Food Liner 50-30, #2 C&C Satellite 45.5-34.5, #3 Double K Trucking 44.5-35.5, #4 Sherwin Williams, Guardien Angel, Kelley’s Auto Parts, and Big Scoop Catering all at 40-40. High game- Ron Cox 216, Moe Laroche 214,

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Dave Osgood 210, high series- Osgood 603, Cox 593, Cari Gosselin 556, most over average- Tom Cote +73, Cox +69, most over average series- Cox +152, Tom Cote +98. Wednesday, January 25, Senior League: Game 1 “No Tap Winners”- Don Springer and Dave Moore 202, Game 2 “Predict Your Score”Norm Bouchard, Game 3 “Splits, 9’s, X’s”- Ann Marie Choquette and Dave Moore 181, Game 4 “Poker Bowling”- Anne Marie Choquette, Lucky Ticket winner- Norm Bouchard. Olympians & Friends: Top teams- #1 Wild Things 9.5-2.5, #2 The Monarchs 9-2, # Wild Hogs 7-5, high game- Travis Roy 175, Chris Lamar 165, high series- Roy 342, Lamar 314, most over averageLamar +68, Samantha Labens +41, most over average seriesLamar +120, Roy +50. Thursday, January 26, Early Bird League: Top teams- #1 Larks 14-6, Doves 13-7, high gameJeanne Guerin 233, Chris Lavigne 176, high series- Guerin 538, Lavigne 497. Men’s North Country League: Top teams round #3 Larin Taxidermy and Pine Tree Power both at 4-0, high game- Nick Fournier 235, Bob Labonte 234, high series- Fournier 587, Labonte 583. Saturday, January 28, Kid’s League: Top teams- #1 Triple E’s 3-0, #2 2 Tucks for Tucker, Taylor Gang, and Wild Hogs all at 2-1, high game- Kyle Boisselle 189, high seriesBoisselle 344, most over averageJordan Parent +45, most over average series- Parent +75.

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